Strength training: When is it too late to start?

3:49 PM,
Jan. 8, 2014

Written by

Harry H. Gaines
| Gannett Florida Network

I recently read about a man who lost his wife after many years of marriage. He also lost a daughter about the same time. He was at odds as to what to do with his free time, so he decided to go to a nearby fitness center. A personal trainer there, considerably younger, helped him implement an aerobic and strength training program.

He started exercising when he was 98 years old and recently celebrated his 102nd birthday. He has significantly improved his strength, muscle mass, balance and range of motion. His trainer, by the way, is 70 years old.